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Our Team

We have an amazing team of professionals and volunteers who believe in supporting women and families in our local community. Our trained counsellors provide clear, unbiased information, empowering clients to make informed, autonomous decisions around their health and wellbeing. We also offer a variety of services covering pre and post natal support, a mentoring program for new mums, post abortion support, advocacy, and referrals. Zoe’s Place leases various counselling spaces throughout the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region.

  • Dana Copp

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Dana has an extensive background working as a senior case worker, team leader and supervisor. Her time has been spent with women, men and youth from the ages of 12 and up. She has lectured in large groups as well as one on one mentoring and counseling in small groups . Dana has worked in schools, rehabilitation centers, community outreach overseas in communities around grief and loss. Dana has a passion to see women of all ages find dignity and be heard. Dana creates safe spaces where concerns and thoughts can be freely expressed, and women are empowered to make informed choices regarding their own health, respecting their personal beliefs and values.

  • Jodi Handscomb

    CLIENT COORDINATOR

    Jodi is mother to five and has a rich knowledge of pregnancy and parenting. Her background working in the education system supporting client wellbeing has led to a passion to offer non-judgmental and supportive services that empower clients. Running programs for young people around grief and loss and self worth, and facilitating safe spaces to enhance mental health and wellbeing has equipped Jodi with the experience to offer hope and support to clients facing challenges around pregnancy. Jodi is passionate about offering women and couples space to explore any questions that supports healthy decision making when faced with big life choices.

Want to join our Zoe’s Place team?

Our volunteers are an amazing tribe of generous hearted people who assist in the running of Zoe’s Place and our various programs. Our team of mentors, counsellors, social workers, nurses, and educators are passionate about supporting women and couples who are facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Want to know how to join our amazing volunteers…